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Academic Scholar, Division Chief of Neonatology; Department of Pediatrics

State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Academic Scholar, Division Chief of Neonatology; Department of Pediatrics Position Title: Academic Scholar, Division Chief of Neonatology; Department of Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB), and Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, soon to be Golisano Children’s Hospital, is seeking a highly qualified neonatologist to serve as the new Division Chief of Neonatology. The successful candidate will lead a collaborative team of distinguished faculty members and provide Level IV neonatal care in the NYS designated Regional Perinatal Center at the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. The Division Chief will play a strategic and leadership role in advancing NICU services by fostering collaborations across hospital sites and with community partners to further develop and expand the multidisciplinary clinical operations. Qualified candidates will be appointed at the Associate or Professor level rank.

Leadership Responsibilities

Recruiting and mentoring academically outstanding faculty members

Contributing to curriculum development and overseeing the education of medical students, residents, and fellows

Expanding research activities of the Division and participating in collaborative research projects within the division and with other departments or institutions

Ensuring appropriate medical direction for the clinical activities of the division

Participating in Department of Pediatrics Division Chiefs and Department of Pediatrics Faculty meetings

Participating in clinical leadership meetings at the Children’s Hospital

Clinical activities are based at Golisano Children’s Hospital in our state‑of‑the‑art Level IV single‑room 64‑bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Our NICU typically admits over 850 babies each year and has an average daily census of over 50.

Advanced Medical Therapy for Neonatal Patients

Advanced ENT procedures (airway reconstruction, etc.)

Bedside surgery

Extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), nitric oxide inhalation

High‑frequency ventilation

Laparoscopic surgery

Retinal surgery

Surfactant replacement

Non‑invasive ventilation

Whole‑body cooling for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)

In addition, our neonatologists staff a 10‑bed Level II NICU at the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Our Children’s Hospital is the regional center for comprehensive and state‑of‑the‑art pediatric trauma, surgical and medical care, including neonatal, perinatal and obstetrical services. As one of the 43 freestanding children’s hospitals in the nation, and the only one in New York State, the entire facility was built with children and families in mind. The 12‑floor, 200‑bed modern facility is an integral part of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC), linking with Buffalo General Medical Center, Gates Vascular Institute, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.

Minimum Qualifications

MD, DO, or equivalent degree

Board certified in Pediatrics and/or Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine by the ABP

Salary Range Salary Range: $0.00

Additional Salary Information: The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Supplemental Questions

* Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.

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Faculty Student Association (FSA)

Research Foundation Employee

State Classified

State Professional

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TA/GA

Student

No Current Employment Affiliation

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* Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?

Yes

No

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716-645-2266.

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